Library Supervisor

What You'll Be Doing Enrich Your Community While Managing a Talented Team of Library Professionals! Are you ready to take on a new challenge in your library career? WCPL is hiring an Adult Services Manager for its Southeast Regional Library. In this role you will work as part of a management team at the library, and more specifically, supervise a team of dedicated Librarians and Library Assistants who work in the Adult Services department. You will also collaborate with your peers and Librarians across the system to create and promote quality adult services and programs. Key Responsibilities Include Supervise a team of Librarians and Library Assistants in providing excellent library service, dynamic programs and professional one-on-one assistance to adults Work as part of the library's management team to oversee operations and act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Library Manager Work with peers and Librarians across the system on programs and other system initiatives Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue Garner, NC 27529 About About Our Team Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries, and a bookmobile and book hauler. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County. For more information about WCPL programs and services, please visit: www.wake.gov/libraries Required The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program One year of experience as a Librarian Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Three years of professional public library experienceOne year of supervisory or management experience in a public library How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skillsAbility to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, peers, colleagues, and publicAbility to lead and motivate staff while fostering mentoring relationshipsDemonstrated ability to plan and implement goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentAbility to create vision and goals on a local level that support larger organizational goalsDemonstrated high degree of adaptability and good problem-solving skillsUnderstands the importance of building a team with a broad range of knowledge and skills About This Position Location: Southeast Regional Library Garner, NC 27529 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00; includes some nights/weekends Hiring Range: 69,421 - 93,722 Market Range: 69,421.00 - 118,020.00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/9/2026 What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake Great Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.